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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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